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Gift-givingcan be a bit of a gamble.
Most of us would agree its the thought that counts.
But that wasnt enough for one man onRedditwho was left feeling incredibly disappointed by his wifes birthday present.
With a tight budget, she often prefers to craft things herself.
To avoid any pressure, the husband made a simple request this yeara $25 book he really wanted.
Instead, the wife insisted on a homemade surprise, and his lack of excitement sparked a heated argument.
Read on for the full story.
Its often referred to as the cuddle hormone.
And more often than not, it has nothing to do with the price tag.
Gifts are an expression of feeling,saysDr.
Bonnie Buchele, a psychoanalyst in Kansas City, who has seen her share of gift-giving dilemmas.
This can be especially frustrating, and even heart-breaking, if its coming from someone close to you.
The problem is that the true purpose of gift-giving often gets lost in the excitement.
People tend to fall into the trap of not fully putting the recipient first,saysDr.
Julian Givi, an assistant professor of marketing at West Virginia Universitys John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
This doesnt necessarily mean that the giver isselfishor inconsiderate.
People tend to have trouble with that, Dr. Givi explains.
Kate Murphy has some advice.
Pay attention to the topics that light up the people on your gift list.
Murphy also recommends considering what might make their lives easier.
